The Yellow Yacht
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Yellow Yacht

Written by Ron Roy · Illustrated by John Steven Gurney

Book #25 in the A to Z Mysteries series

A robbery disrupts paradise. Can three kids uncover the yacht's secret?

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84 pages· 8,632 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In Costra, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose's vacation turns into a mystery when a robbery shakes the island. With a suspicious yacht nearby, the trio must unravel the truth. Is the yacht linked to the crime? As they dive into the investigation, they face unexpected twists and hidden dangers. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late? Join them on this thrilling adventure where paradise holds secrets waiting to be uncovered.

From the publisher

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! Y is for Yacht . . . There’s trouble in paradise! The kids are having a great time swimming, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun in Costra. But the fun is cut short when there’s a robbery on the island. Is the heist connected to a mysterious yacht docked nearby? It’s up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to find out.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
84
Words
8,632
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
Books about stealingBooks about kings and rulersBooks about kings, queens, and rulersBooks about thieves
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
86483
Publication
Published
March 22, 2005
First published
January 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375824821

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